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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557,113.06, 3,836,294.10 and 851,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557,113.06, 3,836,294.10 and 851,253.06 is: 1,277,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557,113.06 : 3,836,294.10 = 851,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557,113.06/3,836,294.10 = 851,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557,113.06x = 3,836,294.10 × 851,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557,113.06x = 3,265,657,091,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,657,091,684.95/2,557,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,087.49

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